Deuterophysa fernaldi
| Deuterophysa fernaldi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Deuterophysa |
| Species: | D. fernaldi |
| Binomial name | |
| Deuterophysa fernaldi Munroe, 1983 | |
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Deuterophysa fernaldi is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Eugene G. Munroe in 1983.[1] It is found in Cuba and the south-eastern United States, where it has been recorded from Florida.[2]
Adults have been recorded on wing from January to October and in December in Florida.
The larvae feed on Psychotria nervosa.[3]
References
- ^ Nuss, Matthias; Landry, Bernard; Vegliante, Francesca; Tränkner, Andreas; Mally, Richard; Hayden, James; Bauer, Franziska; Segerer, Andreas; Li, Houhun; Schouten, Rob; Solis, M. Alma; Trofimova, Tatiana; De Prins, Jurate & Speidel, Wolfgang (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "801391.00 – 5123 – Deuterophysa fernaldi Munroe, 1983". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ Heiman, Maury J. (December 2, 2017). "Species Deuterophysa fernaldi - Hodges#5123". BugGuide. Retrieved January 16, 2021.